CHICAGO (March 17, 2024)—Fourteen housewares suppliers ranging from well-established brands to first-time exhibitors were honored as Global Honorees of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design today. The Global Honorees in each of 14 categories were announced during the invitation-only gia dinner on the first evening of The Inspired Home Show 2024, taking place now through Tuesday, March 19 at McCormick Place here.
Global Honorees are:
Bath + Personal Care: Dorai Home Inc, Large Bath Stone™ Mat
Cleaning: Cuisinel, Cuisinel Cast Iron Scrubber Set
Cook + Bakeware: Joseph Joseph Inc., Space 10 piece cookware set
Home Décor + Gifts: Umbra LLC, Cubiko Wall Planter
Home Organization + Storage: Delta Cycle Corp., Pivot Bike Storage Rack
Household + Home Electrics: Cricut, Cricut Joy Xtra™ Smart Cutting Machine
Kitchen Electrics: FinaMill Co., FinaPod GT
Kitchen Hand Tools + Cutlery: Dreamfarm, Ozest
Kitchenware: Dreamfarm, Corpeel
Luggage, Travel Goods & Accessories: Talus – High Road Organizers, Luggage Cup Holder
Pet Products: Paikka, PAIKKA Glow leash and collar bundle
Smart Home: Tramontina USA, Inc., Tramontina Guru
Sustainable Products: The Peacock Vacuum Bottle Co., Ltd., Cooler Bucket
Tabletop: Gourmet Kitchen Works LLC, Leopold Vienna Otto
“Congratulations to these Global Honorees of the 2024 IHA Global Innovation Awards for Excellence in Product Design; they represent the cutting-edge innovation and creativity that is driving the housewares industry today,” said Derek Miller, IHA president & CEO. “Product innovation is the engine that keeps the home + housewares industry vibrant and profitable. It is our pleasure to honor the brands and designers that continue to push the envelope and delight both buyers and consumers.”
The 70 finalists in all categories are featured in the New Product Showcases in the Buyers Club in each Show building and the 14 category Global Honorees are on display in the Hall of Global Innovation in the Grand Concourse Lobby in the North Building.
To view Global Honorees and finalists for the IHA Global Innovation Awards for Excellence in Product Design, go to TheInspiredHomeShow.com/awards/gia-product/
The Inspired Home Show, IHA’s global home + housewares marketplace, is being held March 17-19 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex and features exhibitors and buyer attendees from around the globe. For more information about the 2024 Show visit TheInspiredHomeShow.com. To search for new products at the Show visit Connect 365, the Show’s online directory.
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The International Housewares Association is the 86-year-old voice of the housewares industry. The not-for-profit, full-service association sponsors the world’s premier exposition of products for the home, The Inspired Home Show, IHA’s Global Home + Housewares Market (TheInspiredHomeShow.com), and offers its 1,300 member companies a wide range of services, including industry and government advocacy; export assistance; industry and consumer trends through the IHA Market Watch Report; executive management peer groups; group buying discounts on business solutions services; direct-to-consumer engagement through TheInspiredHome.com; and an independent news and information platform through HomePageNews.com.
